For a distinguished American biography or autobiography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Crusader in Crinoline , by Forrest Wilson (Lippincott )
The Jury
The Jury
Winners in Biography
Marquis James
Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."
1942 Prize Winners
Carlos P. Romulo
For his observations and forecasts of Far Eastern developments during a tour of the trouble centers from Hong Kong to Batavia.
Herbert Lawrence Block
For "British Plane."
Geoffrey Parsons
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.